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JAST USA Forms Game Licensing Partnership with Nitroplus Co., Ltd.

Bishoujo game localization company JAST USA today announced a new licensing partnership with Japanese multimedia entertainment producer, Nitroplus Co., Ltd., to produce English localized versions of Nitroplus game software.

JAST USA President Peter Payne announced the deal at the 2009 Anime Expo bishoujo games industry content panel along with details of the first of several Nitroplus games to be released in English, Zanma Taisei Demonbane (release title pending).

"As the leading producer of adult 'dating sim' games and visual novels in English, JAST USA is excited to take the bold step of forming this partnership, devoted to the release of high quality, English language versions of Nitroplus products," Mr. Payne said.

To accompany this announcement, a new site has been launched at http://www.nitroplususa.com/ that will host all the latest news and information about English releases of Nitroplus titles and other exclusive content.

About Nitroplus Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2000 with their debut release Phantom of Inferno, Nitroplus (Nitro+, NitroPlus) quickly established itself as a bold innovator on the bishoujo game scene. This reputation was upheld by a line of subsequent releases, known for their gritty and unconventional storytelling as well as a broad appeal to both adult and non-adult audiences.

In addition to their lineup of popular adult PC games such as Zanma Taisei Demonbane, Jingai Makyou, Gekkou no Carnevale and their latest release Sumaga, Nitroplus is known for their successful multimedia projects that include televised anime versions of several of their games, novelizations, PlayStation ports, and cross-genre projects such as 2D fighters and 3D mecha combat sims. The company also has a highly successful 'boys love' game division, Nitro+CHiRAL.

Recently Nitroplus's innovation has extended to a coproduction with animator Gonzo of an original anime series, Blassreiter, and a contract for international release of original music from their various game properties. The new partnership with JAST USA marks the latest in their forward-looking stance on the evolving content industry.

About JAST USA

JAST USA has been involved in licensing and translating Japanese dating-sim games since 1997, and is the leading producer and distributor of English-language PC games for adults in any form. The company has a catalog of over 50 English-translated games with every theme from maids to "cat girls" and more, among which are some of the most beloved titles in adult PC game history.

As an international leader in the bishoujo game content industry, JAST USA is proud to offer the production and support necessary for the professional delivery of quality Nitroplus games to an enthusiastic fanbase.